Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – It is a milestone that drivers who use southbound Interstate 5 through Fife have been anticipating. Early Friday, April 1, all southbound travel lanes were moved onto the new 1,579-foot-long southbound I-5 Puyallup River Bridge. For the past several weeks Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews, working for the […]
CP School District March 2022 Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. March 7 Planning Meeting The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors held a planning meeting on March 7 to engage in training and discussion on roles and responsibilities of boards and superintendents and review board standard operating procedures. Training was led by Washington State School Directors Association facilitator […]
Moby Dick – A Whale of a Movie – Review
I walked to the Lakewood Colonial Theatre in 1956 from our home on Maple Avenue to see the film Moby Dick. I would have been 11 or 12. I had read the CLASSICS Illustrated comic book before seeing the film and then read the Herman Melville book later. As a teenager I subscribed to a […]
CPSD Promising Future: Nathan Leal
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Lakes High School senior Nathan Leal. After relocating multiple times as a child of military parents, Nathan joined CPSD as a freshman and is happy to finish all four years of high school at Lakes. “I’m really grateful to the people […]
Across the Fence: Keeping Places Happy
It’s the day after the Academy Awards, as I am writing this article, and the world of TV audience seems to be divided. I didn’t even watch the entire program, just maybe the last 15 minutes. To be honest, it has become way too political for my taste. And each and everybody of those who […]
Coffee Chat and Change The World, April 4
“Capturing the moment is what it’s all about,” Molly Morrow says. “In a fleeting second, the opportunity is gone. My job is to save that moment for all to see and share. Whether it is a loving glance or a spinning bull ride, salting away the image is what’s important.” A versatile photographer as comfortable […]
New law boosts college affordability for veterans, military families
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Legislation to expand college affordability for military veterans, active military members, and their families by applying Washington state residency more broadly was signed into law by the governor today. “Our servicemembers have been facing a massive and costly barrier to education,” said Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), sponsor of Senate Bill […]
2022 State of Black Tacoma
Tacoma Urban League announcement. Join us for our 2022 State of Black Tacoma report as we lay out the GAINS, GAPS, and OPPORTUNITIES for GROWTH for Black Tacoma, and look for examples of success and guidance on how we can take action. Topics will include housing, healthcare, public safety, education and more! Virtual Community Event […]
What’s in the Water? Fluoridated Water and Its Benefits
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Brushing, flossing and regular trips to the dentist keep our smiles healthy and happy – that, we know. But what about the water you brush with and drink? Using fluoridated water will help your smile more than you think. First of all, what is fluoridated water? Almost all water has […]